Top Five Activities in Beautiful Khao Sok National Park
Situated in southern Thailand, Khao Sok is undoubtedly one of the country’s most popular national parks. Covering some 739 square kilometres, it boasts one of the oldest rainforests in the world – believed to date back some 160 million years.
Boating on Cheow Lan Lake
One of the most scenic spots in Khao Sok, and in all of Thailand, Cheow Lan Lake boasts vast, emerald-green waters surrounded by soaring limestone formations. Some of these reach heights of an impressive 960 metres and are densely covered with cycad palms, which have thrived since the dinosaur era.
Cruise along the lake on a traditional longtail boat and soak up this incredible scenery. Spot hornbills and gibbons along the water’s edge and jump in for a swim to cool off.
Authentic Thai raft houses, known as ‘floating bungalows‘ are the accommodation of choice here. And if you have time in your itinerary to spend the night, you’ll find an array of options from the budget and bamboo-style rafts to deluxe floating villas.
‘Visiting Cheow Lan Lake was definitely the highlight of our time in Khao Sok National Park. We were able to swim, read, and make new friends. But it wasn’t all laying around in the sun! We had some heart-pumping adventures – kayaking to deserted islands and hiking through a cave that was filled with water as deep as our chests in places. It was the perfect blend of relaxation and adventure, and felt much less touristy than many other parts of southern Thailand.’
